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I want all you HTPC nuts like me to weigh in with how you plan (or are already) using your N7 with your HTPC. Suggestions may include:
- remote capability (XBMC, A/V receiver, etc.)
- streaming, both local and remote access
- Sabnzbd, Sickbeard, CouchPotato and other interfaces
- CCTV camera monitoring
- anything else you might configure, rig, finagle or want to!
I have the following (two months, still tweaking):
- Visio 55" LED
- Pioneer AVR
- Custom built HTPC using intel 3570k and ASRock Z77 Extreme Mobo
- 120gb OCZ SSD
- Windows 7 Pro / Ubuntu 12.04 dual boot
- 10 Tb storage in the box
- N7
Thanks in advance for all who read, browse and contribute.
For sickbeard, and such I've been using MediaDog.
For remote control, media streaming locally and remote etc. I would highly recommend Plex. It is pretty awesome.
www.plexapp.com
RexBabbs said:
I want all you HTPC nuts like me to weigh in with how you plan (or are already) using your N& with your HTPC. Suggestions may include:
- remote capability (XBMC, A/V receiver, etc.)
- streaming, both local and remote access
- Sabnzbd, Sickbeard, CouchPotato and other interfaces
- CCTV camera monitoring
- anything else you might configure, rig, finagle or want to!
I have the following:
- Visio 55" LED
- Pioneer AVR
- Custom built HTPC using intel 3570k and ASRock Z77 Extreme Mobo
Thanks in advance for all who read, browse and contribute.
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There's already apps for that.
Crestron makes an app to control their automation hardware
BlueIR sells an IR transmitter to use with their APP as a universal remote
XBMC remote is also really cool
Xbmc announced today they are soon to release a full fledged app for Android - not just a remote control app.
I'm not familiar with xbmc, but I plan on checking it out. If I ever get my Nexus 7
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leebo said:
Xbmc announced today they are soon to release a full fledged app for Android - not just a remote control app.
I'm not familiar with xbmc, but I plan on checking it out. If I ever get my Nexus 7
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well they ported to ARM for use with the raspberry pi.
jptech said:
well they ported to ARM for use with the raspberry pi.
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Was not aware of that...much appreciated.
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RexBabbs said:
I want all you HTPC nuts like me to weigh in with how you plan (or are already) using your N7 with your HTPC. Suggestions may include:
- remote capability (XBMC, A/V receiver, etc.)
- streaming, both local and remote access
- Sabnzbd, Sickbeard, CouchPotato and other interfaces
- CCTV camera monitoring
- anything else you might configure, rig, finagle or want to!
I have the following (two months, still tweaking):
- Visio 55" LED
- Pioneer AVR
- Custom built HTPC using intel 3570k and ASRock Z77 Extreme Mobo
- 120gb OCZ SSD
- Windows 7 Pro / Ubuntu 12.04 dual boot
- 10 Tb storage in the box
- N7
Thanks in advance for all who read, browse and contribute.
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lol, i use my watercooled beast of a PC with my 37inch IPS panel TV and a Pioneer VSX920 AVR. i was considering using splashtop thd to use it as a big remote so i can sit back and enjoy the show, but apparently splashtop thd doesnt officially support the google nexus 7 yet?
Unified remote, hands down an app that I use constantly on my htpc. It has a remote or command for everything, and dev just gave the whole thing a nice UI change
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well they ported to ARM for use with the raspberry pi.
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Cool. I may want to get a Raspberry Pi later on. I'm using an Asus nettop box that I got a couple years back now with XBMC. It was a bit tricky to get 1080p video to play, as the player that XBMC uses (or used) didn't offload to the GPU well.
Hey,
I've just seen a Miracast set top box from Netgear. This could be the solution to the missing HDMI out of the Nexus 7!
http://www.netgear.de/products/home/hometheater/media-players/PTV3000.aspx
Can anyone remember nVidias demo?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b52zqNIeQso
Let's hope it will work SOON!!!
towlie288 said:
Hey,
I've just seen a Miracast set top box from Netgear. This could be the solution to the missing HDMI out of the Nexus 7!
http://www.netgear.de/products/home/hometheater/media-players/PTV3000.aspx
Can anyone remember nVidias demo?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b52zqNIeQso
Let's hope it will work SOON!!!
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It sais you need aNotebook, Smartphone or Tablet with Intel® WiDi oder Miracast™,
does our Nexus 7 has Inel WiDi or Miracast?
Is it just Software or do you need special Hardware Support for that?
It would be nice if i could stream from my Laptop or my Galaxy SII as well.
fryroyal said:
It sais you need aNotebook, Smartphone or Tablet with Intel® WiDi oder Miracast™,
does our Nexus 7 has Inel WiDi or Miracast?
Is it just Software or do you need special Hardware Support for that?
It would be nice if i could stream from my Laptop or my Galaxy SII as well.
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Did you watch the Video? The Tegra 3 can do it. I don't know more... but I hope there will be a software update to do it.
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i do know the tegra 3 is miracast capable i dont think i can post a link so ill just post what i found, this is dated july 27 2012.
Nvidia, a member of the Wi-Fi Alliance, announced that it's supporting the new Miracast WiFi-Direct based protocol which is expected to launch by the Wi-Fi Alliance within the next few months.
For the uninitiated, Miracast will be an open standard, so any mobile device or display manufacturer will be able to implement the technology. It will also be a direct competitor to closed eco-systems like Intel's WiDi and Apple's AirPlay which enable users to wirelessly stream videos and games to external displays.
There are also other open standards for streaming media such as DLNA, but these are plagued with interoperability issues that have limited their traction in the market place. To address the limitations of these solutions, the Wi-Fi Alliance created its upcoming open wireless display standard called Miracast.
"Underpinning the Miracast specification is Wi-Fi Direct – a specification defined for peer-to-peer, direct wireless connectivity between devices," Nvidia said on Thursday in its whitepaper. "Miracast Certified devices will be able to connect with each other directly, without the mediation of a wireless access point, by leveraging the functionality introduced by Wi-Fi Direct. When two devices connect with each other directly, one assumes the role of the source (transmitting device) and the other becomes a sink (the devices receiving and rendering the content to the user)."
Nvidia said that it has developed a Miracast wireless display stack that is Tegra 3 optimized and can be integrated into the Tegra mobile platform. This source-side solution enables tablet and phone OEMs to implement a Miracast certifiable product by combining the Tegra application processor and compatible Tegra Android BSP package just as they do today.
"The Tegra optimized Miracast solution is comprised of two major components – the multimedia (video/audio) processing block and the industry compliant wireless display networking stack," Nvidia explained. "The multimedia processing block takes advantage of Tegra’s multi-core graphics engine and dedicated hardware video/audio codecs to accelerate the decoding of video content, render graphics surfaces and perform the final compositing operations before encoding into a H.264 bit stream to be wirelessly transmitted."
We are miracast certified, however there needs to be an app to activate this tech for us, I believe, but if they have the set top box, chances are there's an app for it, too.
All I can say is, yay! Step in the right direction. -Ara
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Hopefully it isn't $99. Maybe $49. I'm not paying a ton of money just to get video to my TV. $50 tops.
How is the 3000 compared to the PTV2000 that is already available at Best Buy and stuff?
http://www.netgear.com/home/products/hometheater/media-players/PTV2000.aspx
I don't see the PTV3000 on the US site.
The PTV2000 is $99 at Best Buy. eff that.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/NETGEAR...309756217&skuId=2103213&st=netgear&cp=1&lp=22
Is this to mirror the display? Like HDMI?
Or is it just a file viewer? Like DLNA?
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Is this to mirror the display? Like HDMI?
Or is it just a file viewer? Like DLNA?
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Miracast is a new standard for wireless display. So basically a mirrored image or maybe a second screen. I'm hoping I could widi a video and control it all with my tablet/phone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd6PkRqNxs0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
That's how you play full hd shows/movies/music with no dramas its been around for ages. Best part is wd keep updating the firmware so it plays anything I throw at it.
Gaming well you can't do that but if you can't see the 7" screen right in front of you well you'd probably find it more beneficial to invest in glasses.
It also has some other benefits too, bubble upnp is one of the best things I have come across.
Wdtvlive and Bubble upnp a match made in Sofia Vergara's underpants.
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player911 said:
Hopefully it isn't $99. Maybe $49. I'm not paying a ton of money just to get video to my TV. $50 tops.
How is the 3000 compared to the PTV2000 that is already available at Best Buy and stuff?
http://www.netgear.com/home/products/hometheater/media-players/PTV2000.aspx
I don't see the PTV3000 on the US site.
The PTV2000 is $99 at Best Buy. eff that.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/NETGEAR...309756217&skuId=2103213&st=netgear&cp=1&lp=22
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The difference is that only the ptv3000 is miracast capable. At least that's what the product page says. I've already written an email to net gear Germany to ask them about this box. As soon as I have an answer I will post it.
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Cl8rs said:
Is this to mirror the display? Like HDMI?
Or is it just a file viewer? Like DLNA?
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Did you watch the YouTube video in the first post?
There you see what you can do with tegra 3 and miracast.
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towlie288 said:
Did you watch the YouTube video in the first post?
There you see what you can do with tegra 3 and miracast.
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Got it. I didn't see the video.
So I am assuming this is the first TV Box(similar to like a Roku or something) that allows us to wirelessly display our Nexus to our HDTV? That's what I am seeing. Also it's only in Germany at the moment.
But the question is, do our Nexus 7's natively support something like this? I am assuming this needs development, like an app or software update.
Any news on this?
Not sure I see the point of this. I already have a WD Live that can stream all my video from my PC to my TV. Why would I put video on my N7, then send to my TV when I can just send it directly to my TV? Even the 16 GB N7 can maybe just barely hold a decently encoded movie at full 1080p. I just don't think I have any content on my N7 that cannot be sent to my TV in an easier, higher quality way.
Edit: Been thinking about this. Seriously, what do you use it for? The only thing I could come up with is letting your friends watch you play a game on the tablet or something. Every other scenario I can think of has a better solution.
brizey said:
Not sure I see the point of this. I already have a WD Live that can stream all my video from my PC to my TV. Why would I put video on my N7, then send to my TV when I can just send it directly to my TV? Even the 16 GB N7 can maybe just barely hold a decently encoded movie at full 1080p. I just don't think I have any content on my N7 that cannot be sent to my TV in an easier, higher quality way.
Edit: Been thinking about this. Seriously, what do you use it for? The only thing I could come up with is letting your friends watch you play a game on the tablet or something. Every other scenario I can think of has a better solution.
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It's not only for videos. I have a tf101 transformer and used it to give presentations at the university with HDMI out. The point is to mirror the screen content of your device and not only play back media.
And it looks promising with the low latency.
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towlie288 said:
It's not only for videos. I have a tf101 transformer and used it to give presentations at the university with HDMI out. The point is to mirror the screen content of your device and not only play back media.
And it looks promising with the low latency.
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My thoughts too, I am looking forward to be able to mirror my N7 screen to my 46" TV.
brizey said:
Not sure I see the point of this. I already have a WD Live that can stream all my video from my PC to my TV. Why would I put video on my N7, then send to my TV when I can just send it directly to my TV? Even the 16 GB N7 can maybe just barely hold a decently encoded movie at full 1080p. I just don't think I have any content on my N7 that cannot be sent to my TV in an easier, higher quality way.
Edit: Been thinking about this. Seriously, what do you use it for? The only thing I could come up with is letting your friends watch you play a game on the tablet or something. Every other scenario I can think of has a better solution.
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Emulation Gaming. Plug your tablet up to the TV and use a PS3 gamepad for true retro couch gaming.
I don't stream movies and such, as I'd rather just watch them off the device.
I'm curious about this as well.
Here's some more info about it that I dug up from arstechnica.
In most cases, Miracast can be implemented in software alone, Robinson said. It has a head start, because Android already supports WiFi Direct since version 4.0 . But hardware modifications will help optimize devices for the type of compression, decoding, and encoding Miracast equipment will have to perform, he said.
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http://arstechnica.com/information-...-promises-video-streaming-without-the-router/
It would be cool if there was a software update that could enable this for the Nexus 7! The Netgear box looks small and portable too.
towlie288 said:
Hey,
I've just seen a Miracast set top box from Netgear. This could be the solution to the missing HDMI out of the Nexus 7!
http://www.netgear.de/products/home/hometheater/media-players/PTV3000.aspx
Can anyone remember nVidias demo?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b52zqNIeQso
Let's hope it will work SOON!!!
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I've been watching for (complete) Miracast solutions for a while now. This capability is already starting to play a big role in education on the iPad courtesy of AirPlay mirroring. I have no idea why other vendors are sitting on this.
Anyway, the NTV200S is supposed to be compatible with a firmware update. Some more info here:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/5957/...otv-pro-ntv200s-widi-and-media-streamer-combo
Another big feature that miracast will add is the ability to display your phone's display on your tablet. This way you could always be on your tablet, but at anytime access all the features of your phone.
terminal addict said:
I've been watching for (complete) Miracast solutions for a while now. This capability is already starting to play a big role in education on the iPad courtesy of AirPlay mirroring. I have no idea why other vendors are sitting on this.
Anyway, the NTV200S is supposed to be compatible with a firmware update. Some more info here:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/5957/...otv-pro-ntv200s-widi-and-media-streamer-combo
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Thanks for the info, I really hope they bring something working soon !
I haven't seem to have found a thread that offers a list of games that you can use with a control pad. If I havent looked far enough then please can someone point me in the right direction. If there isnt a dedicated thread then happy to start here.
I use a Sony Dualshock 3 via bluetooth + SNES / PSX emulators.
My games
With an Xbox 360 wired controller and micro-usb adapter, I have played:
Dead Trigger (WAY better than the touch controls!)
Ripetide GP (great controls, good analog sensetivity)
Bards Tale (again great controls)
Onlive
Mupen64 Plus (no analog from sticks? all or nothing)
Using an SNES controller with a Super NES adaptor and a micro-usb adapter (the Xbox 360 controller also works, but the SNES d-pad is WAY better):
Sonic CD
SuperGNES
MAME4droid
I've used Grand Theft Auto III and SNESDroid emulator. The Nvidia Tegra Zone app shows which games are compatible with controllers.
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Ok, so maybe if I update my post with games that are compatible. I was aware of the nvidia app but just wondered if it would be worthwhile making a list
I tried with my PS3 thrustmaster wireless usb game pad but otg didnt work. There is no power to reciever when connected to phone. Similar to HTC One X.
This is horrible whats the use of tegra 3 cpu when we cant use tegra supported features where we have many tegra games which supports usb controller.
So we are left with Bluetooth controllers only - i feel for casual gaming any will do but still for hardcore best option will be Sony PS3 controller.
Anyway orignal sony is pretty expensive so need help with following 2 gamepads:
1. Amigo Dual Shock ( http://www.ebay.in/itm/Amigo-Blueto..._203&hash=item3a7dfb1bfd&_uhb=1#ht_1893wt_898 ) 2. Red Gear Bluetooth PS3 controller
Anyone with any experience with any of these are they Dual Shock 3?
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no one helped me
Anyway I have made my choice and going for original ps3 bluetooth controller.
i liked wii too for motion controller but its not possible with all games so not choosing that.
Hope six axis motion controll is also possible for motion sensor games, it will be added fun
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no one helped me
Anyway I have made my choice and going for original ps3 bluetooth controller.
i liked wii too for motion controller but its not possible with all games so not choosing that.
Hope six axis motion controll is also possible for motion sensor games, it will be added fun
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ive used the ps3 controller on mine for a while and its been great to use, the only thing that i struggled with at first was pairing the pad with my phone using sixaxis software, but eventully done it
If you can try getting an original Sony ps3 controller. Perhaps you can find some your cheap online. I use an original+ the sixaxis tool app from the play store and it's awesome! I can play ps1, and n64 games with fully working controls!
same here im using the original ps3 controller which i bought new(silly price £40 or 46.41 euros) and still worth it, im sure you could easily find cheaper ones new or used on ebay and makes for a greater gaming experience
Thanks all for sharing your experience
Also can anyone tell me if PS3 original Bluetooth controller can work with Nvidia Tegra Zone controller supported games (Like Shadowgun, Dead Trigger...etc) directly without the help of SixAxis app? I read those games support X-Box wireless controller(Not bluetooth) but nothing written about bluetooth controllers? If anyone check and share the experience
I already have similar USB wireless controller for PS3(Thrustmaster) but since our device dont support USB devices so cant use them also even if I am able to make it work (with external power source) its not worth it because HDMI is through USB only so until I am playing games on my TV its dumb to play with controller.
I have decided to go for double priced original PS3 controller because of lots of users review for Original controller and absolutely no hands-on review of half priced (Red-Gear/Amigo) replacement PS3 controllers.
Its going to be one of my B'day gift so I can confirm myself latest by 22nd Feb
It works nicely
i tried it with many games and played on my 50inch tv for ~4hrs..its really good
i find little issue when using with dead trigger/sg deadzone when pressing many buttons simultaneously...fire stops and i had to press fire button again. These games support gamepad by default, i'll try sixaxis with both games...
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So I just got my cc a few days ago and am loving it.. Having sunk money into plexpass membership I'm happy with everything so far but there are 2 things I'd like to see added..
1) local PC gameplay casting. I tried casting the full desktop and playing a game in windowed mode and I could see the game but the frame rate was terrible. Surely if casting was buildt into something like open broadcast software or nvidias showplay . that would be ideal for spectator purposes as there are times my girlfriend likes to watch me play games but doesn't want to sit at the computer to do so. I know twitch is coming but It doesnt need it to be streamed out to twitch to be casted back into my house..
2) the ability to cast video from various sources ( hulu,Netflix and plex) but keep audio playing locally. Something akin to what the roku 3 does with their remote. But also adding a party mode example ( me and gf watch same show using our headphones plugged into our phones so we doesn't wake our children with loud movies.
I'm not sure if either features are coming but it would be awesome.
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1) Non-Android twitch isn't coming unless Google does something miraculous.
Would be awesome to see Nvidia jump on board and support ShadowPlay casting to Chromecast though.
2) Chromecast's platform (I believe) is capable of Bluetooth, but I don't think it's turned on. It's possible Google will add it. The tricky part is just syncing the audio and video since the Bluetooth audio is delayed. Well, that and little things like whether all the code fits in the available storage, heh. The Roku remote with audio is a pretty darn cool feature. Since our phones/tablets are our remotes, it would be awesome to have the option for streaming audio there. We'll see...
My number one is to be able to download my google purchases locally and stream them through my network because my internet connection sucks but my network can easily handle HD streams locally. This would keep me off the torrents for good...
Would kill for MLB at bat app to stream on chromecast. It crashes for me on two different phones using mhl cables... :-/
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greeg32 said:
Would kill for MLB at bat app to stream on chromecast. It crashes for me on two different phones using mhl cables... :-/
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Good luck greg. I need it to see the Tigers....The cables ar about as reliable as an M16 in the mud.
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just a heads up, MLB At Bat 2014 now had chromecast support......just stumbled on it tonight, myself.